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🟢 Actively Hiring · Posted 24d ago ⏳ Closes in 67 days UK Corridor 🛡️ UK Work Eligibility 🏢 Company - Private

Kitchen Porter

🏢 Searcys • 📍 London, England • 🕒 Sep 14, 2026
Salary Range
£13 - £13
£1 - £1 / mo

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London, England
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Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

Company Description


The National Army Museum is the British Army's central museum. It is located in the Chelsea district of central London, adjacent to the Royal Hospital Chelsea. The museum is a non-departmental public body

As a Kitchen Porter you will receive the following industry leading benefits:

  • 50% discount across Searcys venues
  • Enrolment into the Searcys pension scheme
  • Up to 38 days annual leave (dependant on job role)
  • Access to everyday discounts and communication portal
  • Employee assistance programme
  • Enrolment into the Searcys Champagne School
  • Meals provided on shift when working within one of our venue.
  • Discount off overnight stays in London
  • Your birthday off to celebrate in style
  • A day off to volunteer / give back to the charity of your choice

Job Description


Searcys are looking for an exceptional Kitchen Porter to support the busy kitchen team with the delivery of service. This role is a 20 hour contracted role with the opportunity to work more hours and is a great opportunity for someone to join the department.

As a Kitchen Porter you will responsible for providing a clean and safe working area following Searcy Health and Safety requirements.

Job Type: Part Time

Hourly Rate: £12.50ph

Key Responsibilities

  • To be flexible to work in all kitchens, serveries, staff canteens and external reception spaces
  • To ensure all areas of the kitchens and service areas on all floors are maintained to the highest standard of cleanliness, providing a clean and safe working area.
  • To be flexible to work in all areas of the kitchen.
  • To maintain all catering storage areas, ensuring they are always organised and clean.
  • To receive, count, inspect and store goods and/or equipment and dispensing or disposing them to/from departments as and when required.
  • To be involved with some food preparation and service when required.
  • Report immediately any incidents or accidents, fire, theft, loss, damage, unfit food, or other irregularities and take such action as may be appropriate
  • Report any broken equipment to the Executive chef/ Head chef

Qualifications
  • Must be hard working and willing to learn.
  • Excellent communication skills, internally and externally.
  • Demonstrates a high level of organisation and time management.
  • Supportive team player.
  • Ability to work under pressure.
  • Excellent record keeping.

Additional Information


Searcys is the longest-running independent catering company in Britain, and last year has celebrated an inspirational 175th year anniversary. We have been fortunate to be acknowledged by the industry and won Events Caterer of the Year 2022 at the prestigious Cateys.

Our success is down to the investment we make in developing our people to ensure they can be the best they can. Everyone who joins Searcys will attend our induction where they learn more about us and be supported throughout their journey with us. We invest in development opportunities and are looking to recruit, train and retain the best people in the industry.

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

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Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

⚖️ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

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Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Kitchen Porter roles across Searcys's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Catering & Food Service Contractors.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £13 - £13 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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